VOLUNTEERS OF VARIOUS MINISTRIES – Pick up your new schedule from the back of the church.

PROJECT ADVANCE CAMPAIGN: Total pledges – 46, Total Amount – $ 8,065.00.
Diocesan Goal for St. Peter’s – $ 29,300.00.
Canvassers will be available after all Masses to take pledges. Any money received on top of this amount comes back to the parish as a rebate. Please be generous.
BUILDING ENHANCEMENT FUND: Volunteers will be available after all Masses to receive donations. Donations can be made by cheque, cash, and credit card. Building Fund Envelopes (in the pews), can be filled out and given to volunteers or put in the collection basket. The money collected will help future church renovations. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BURSARY: Two Bursaries of $ 400 each to be awarded to a registered member of St. Peter’s Parish who will attend 1st year of post-secondary education. Application forms are available at the back of the church and must be returned by May 31. For further information call 604-525-3030.

YOUNG-AT-HEART are planning a trip to London Farms in Richmond Thursday, June 23. Bus, entry, tour and tea $ 31.50 to $ 44.30. For information phone Anne Heath at 604-522-8542.

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER:
The Next Catholic Engaged Encounter will be held on Saturday/Sunday, June 4/5 at St. Peter’s Parish. Spaces are still available. Contact www.ceewest.com or 604-451-3300.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISES: Father Elton Fernandes, S.J, and Robert Des Cotes are coming to St Peter’s to introduce us to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The purpose of the Spiritual Exercises is to discover what hinders me from drawing closer to Christ, to come to know Christ more intimately and to clarify his call to me. In other words, it is an opportunity to know Christ more clearly, to love him more dearly and to follow him more nearly. This retreat is a prayerful introduction to the Spiritual Exercises. It will take place over two evenings and one day (Thursday May 26, 7-9pm, Friday May 27, 7-9pm and Saturday May 28, 9am-4pm). Cost $ 45. To register call 604-874-6246 or via email at imago@shaw.ca. The retreat is limited to 30 people. First priority is given to members of St. Peter’s. If you are interested, register as soon as possible.

The New Westminster Ministerial Association presents “Testament of a Naked Man – The Gospel According to Mark”. A dramatic interpretation by Angus Stuart at 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Sapperton (Knox) Square, Sapperton on East Columbia next to Starbucks.The power of the Gospel story is brought to life in this one-man dramatization of the life and death of Jesus as told by St. Mark. Reserve your seat for $ 10 or stand for free. Call 604-524-6712 or e-mail markstestament@shaw.ca.

CWL BURSARY: Two Bursaries totaling $ 500 each to a son/daughter of a registered member of St. Peter’s Parish graduating from a Catholic High School or Public High School. Must be deserving academically and financially and continues to study at a post secondary institution. Applications are available at the back of the Church and must be returned by May 15th. For further information call 604-521-0856.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BURSARY: Two Bursaries of $ 400 each to be awarded to a registered member of St. Peter’s Parish who will attend 1st year of post-secondary education. Application forms are available at the back of the church and must be returned by May 31. For further information call 604-525-3030.

THANK YOU:
1. To all the choirs and the directors for their singing and music at Easter.
2. Thanks to Toni De Marchi for the beautiful floral decorations in the sanctuary.

NEWS FROM THE RESPECT LIFE OFFICE:
1. PRO-LIFE MASS & VIGIL: Peaceful, prayerful vigil for unborn children and their parents. Saturday, May 7, 9:00 am Mass at St. Bernadette Parish, 6543 – 132nd Street, Surrey. Followed by Rosary at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
2. FOCUS ON LIFE DINNER: The 13th Annual Gala Dinner featuring Guest Speaker, Jason Jones, filmmaker, philanthropist and producer of the critically acclaimed film, Bella, will be held at Hyatt Regency, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver on May 9. Doors open at 5:30, dinner begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets: $ 75 per person or table of ten for $ 750. To reserve tickets contact Signal Hill at 1-800-774-4625.
3. MARCH FOR LIFE: The Annual March for Life will take place in Victoria on Thursday, May 12 at noon. Archbishop Miller will be leading a delegation of several hundred parishioners and 400 Catholic High School students to the march, and celebrating the Youth mass preceding the march. Bishop Gagnon will be celebrating Mass at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Some members of St. Peter’s Pro-Life Group are taking a bus over there. The bus is organized by Surrey-Delta Pro-Life and leaves from Precious Blood Parish in Cloverdale. If you wish to join us, please phone Surrey-Delta pro-Life at 604-574-0225 and reserve your place. If you need a ride to Cloverdale or wish to car-pool please phone Ivor at 604-523-0573.

SALE OF HOLY LAND CRAFTS – Saturday/Sunday, May 14/15 before and after masses.
In order to promote steady employment for the minority Christians in Bethlehem & Jerusalem, those families who carve the olive wood are seeking our support by purchasing their crafts only available today. The sale is our little way of assisting this community and supporting the last minority of Christians to be rooted in the Land of Christ. You can buy the religious crafts for gifts or collection. All types of payments are accepted. Please note that we don’t accept or take any donations. For information contact Farid Qumsieh at 604-854-5753.
E-mail: fjqumsieh@hotmail.com.

May they experience the love and warmth they need, that they may be healed in body and spirit.
Please keep in your prayers: James Cahill (son of Mary Cahill) who passed away on Tuesday, April 26.
Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at noon.

BEATIFICATION OF POPE JOHN PAUL II – MAY 1.
A special Eucharistic celebration will be held at the Holy Rosary Cathedral on May 1 at 2:30 pm followed by a reception and a display of photos, at Holy Rosary Hall, featuring the life of Pope John Paul II.
The following link offers a glimpse into the life of Pope John Paul II and his historic visit to Vancouver in 1984. http://www.rcav.org/jp2

EASTER TRIDUUM – The Three Great Days.
For three full days, from Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday night, the Church celebrates the Paschal mystery of Jesus Christ. This is his work of saving us by his dying and rising: one great act of God’s love and mercy for us.
HOLY THURSDAY
Evening Mass: We remember the Passover feast of the Jewish people and the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples when we celebrate the Eucharist this evening. Before he offers himself on the cross, Jesus takes bread and says, “This is my body”. He takes a cup of wine and says “This is my blood of the new covenant…shed to save all sinners. Do this in memory of me”.
GOOD FRIDAY
Paschal fast: This morning we begin our two-day fast in preparation for the Easter vigil. We eat less food than normal and cut out entertainments. Good Friday is a universal day of fasting and abstaining from meat
Liturgy: At 3:00 o’clock, the time of our Lord’s death on the cross, we come together in church to remember what Jesus has done for us. In the service of the Word, we listen to the solemn proclamation of Jesus’ passion according to John, then offer prayer for the world and for God’s people, the Church.
We venerate the cross, and eat the life-giving Body of the Lord in communion.
HOLY SATURDAY
On this day, the body of Jesus lay in the guarded tomb and the frightened disciples hid behind locked doors. In the Church, Holy Saturday is a quiet day, the great Sabbath rest.
EASTER
Easter Vigil: This service is the most important celebration of the Church year. It takes place during the dark hours of the night. It has four distinct stages:
1) The Service of Light.
2) Liturgy of the Word.
3) Baptism and Confirmation, baptismal vows.
4) Eucharist.
Easter Day: The joyful celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection continues. Alleluia! Meaning “Praise to God!” is our shout of joy. The Easter Season continues until Pentecost, 50 days after Easter.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS:
1) CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS APPRECIATION DINNER: The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring an appreciation dinner for the Clergy and Religious of our area on Monday, May 2 at St. Peter’s Church Hall. All parishioners are welcome. The 4 course dinner is $ 25 per person. Contact Gerry Spindor at
604-931-7108 for tickets.
2) PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Next Sunday, May 1st after the 9 am and 11 am masses.
3) The proceeds of last month’s Pancake Breakfast ($ 300. 00) is sent to Share Lent.

CWL BURSARY: Two Bursaries totaling $ 500 each to a son/daughter of a registered member of St. Peter’s Parish graduating from a Catholic High School or Public High School. Must be deserving academically and financially and continues to study at a post secondary institution. Applications are available at the back of the Church and must be returned by May 15th. For further information call 604-521-0856.

LUKE 15 HOUSE Mother’s Day Hanging Baskets for sale: 14 Inch Baskets Excellent Quality, Great Variety, Full Sun or Part Shade, $ 30.00 each. Order Now for pick-up on Saturday, April 30th between 11 am and
4 pm at Luke 15 House, 604-930-4884, 11861 99th Avenue, Surrey. Gracepoint Community Church,
604-531-5594, 3487 King George Highway, South Surrey.

J. Kevin Coyle: April 25, 1943 to October 20, 2010.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 30/11 at 11:30 am at Sacred Heart Chapel – 3900 Arthur Drive, Delta, for John Kevin Coyle. Kevin grew up in New Westminster and was a member of St. Peter’s Parish. Kevin spent most of his life in Ottawa, teaching at St. Paul’s University – a funeral was held in Ottawa in October 2010.

PREP SHADOW STATIONS: The Level 7 PREP class will again be having their Shadow Stations of the Cross, Wednesday, April 20th at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome!

BIBLE STUDY: No Bible Study on Monday, April 18. The next Bible Study will be on Monday, April 25 at 7 pm.

This year we read St. Matthew’s Passion on Palm Sunday. One sentence has been misunderstood by Christians for centuries. This has caused anti-Semitic attitudes and feelings against Jewish people; many have died because of Christian anti-Semitism. In his recent book Jesus of Nazareth, Part II, 2011, p. 186-7, Pope Benedict gives us the correct meaning of this sentence in St. Matthew.
“When in Matthew’s account the “whole people” say: “His blood be on us and on our children” (27:25), the Christian will remember that Jesus’ blood speaks a different language from the blood of Abel (Heb 12:24); it does not cry out for vengeance and punishment; it brings reconciliation. It is not poured out against anyone; it is poured out for many, for all. Read in the light of faith, it means that we all stand in need of the purifying power of love which is his blood. These words are not a curse, but rather redemption, salvation. Only when understood in terms of the theology of the Last Supper and the Cross, does this verse from Matthew take on its correct meaning”.

REFUGEE FUND DINNER: Thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the silent auction, greeting, serving cooking, and clean-up, the people who donated to the silent auction and grab bags: CWL, Knights of Columbus, Young-At-Heart, Social Justice, St. Vincent de Paul, Legion of Mary, Mary Davidson; donations for the door prizes: Safeway, Royal City Farmers’ Market, Save-On-Foods, Andy Boch, John Forget: A Big Thank You to Andy and Stefani Boch for a wonderful meal, Gerry Spindor MC, Vern & Alicia Piper for music, John & Lily Forget for the flowers, Stefani Boch for placemats and prayer cards, and Larry Lambert (bar). $ 2,544.32 (Dinner)/$ 2,052.75 (donations).
Refugee Fund Committee: Nora Riordan (Chair), Jean Bouchard, Andy & Stefanie Boch, Margarete Bradley, John Forget and Gerry Spindor.

FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, MAY 1: Everyone welcome! Celebrate with us – The Legion of Mary Praesidium of Mary Immaculate and Queen’s Park Mass Team/Prayer Group will lead a nine-day prayer to start on Good Friday. The first two days are to be done individually and the rest after Daily Mass. On the Feast Day it will be at 3 o’clock. Booklets at the back of the church during Novena Days. Call Grace @ 604-517-5558/Louisa @ 604-521-7956.

GOOD FRIDAY PONTIFICAL COLLECTION: The collection this year on Good Friday, April 22 will be in support of the Christian communities, the Holy Land, the upkeep of the Holy Sites and the formation of future priests.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Knights of Columbus will be having their delicious pancake and sausage breakfast today after the 9 and 11 am masses. Proceeds will go towards the Share Lent Campaign.

FUNDRAISING DINNER FOR REFUGEE FUND: SATURDAY, APRIL 9th, Doors open at 6 pm.
Dinner – 6:30 pm. Tickets for the dinner will be sold after all masses today. Tickets: $15 adults,
$ 10 children 6-12. Everyone is welcome. NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR.

HELP FOR JAPAN – CCODP is forwarding donations from the Canadian public to Caritas Japan for its reconstruction programs. To donate visit www.rcav.org/japan.
ST. MARK’S COLLEGE is offering a one-day course with Archbishop J. Michal Miller, “A New Mission for a New Millennium”. April 9, 9 am to 4 pm at St. Mark’s College, 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver.
To register: continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca. 604-822-4463.

LETTER FROM THE ARCHBISHOP – Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Every year I appeal to you to take part in the Share Lent campaign. Founded and overseen by the bishops of Canada, the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace works on behalf of the poor, the marginalized and those suffering the effects of war, violence and natural disasters throughout the world, including those in Haiti and in Japan.
Around the world, the voice of those deprived of freedom is being heard by their governments. As events in Egypt and elsewhere have recently shown, people yearn for transparency and honesty in public life and want to participate in the political process through fair elections. Many of the projects of our CCODP partners are directed to helping make democratic institutions possible or more effective.
I invite you to be generous in the Share Lent collection taken on “Solidarity Sunday,” the Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 10th. The proceeds assist development and peace-building projects that aim to make lasting improvements in the lives of our brothers and sisters most in need. The Lord will surely reward your Lenten sacrificial offering.
With the assurance of my prayers for you and your families during this holy season of renewal and conversion of heart, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, J. Michael Miller, CSB
Archbishop of Vancouver

FEAST OF DI VINE MERCY SUNDAY, MAY 1. Everyone welcome!
Celebrate with us – The Legion of Mary Praesidium of Mary Immaculate and Queen’s Park Mass Team/Prayer Group will lead a nine-day prayer to start on Good Friday. The first two days are to be done individually and the rest after Daily Mass. On the Feast Day it will be at 3 o’clock. Booklets of the Novena Prayers are available at the back of the church. Pick your copy to join. For further inquiries, call Grace at 604-517-5558 or Louisa at 604-521-7956.

LENTEN VIGIL FOR THE SILENCED: We stand in solidarity with those whom Jesus identified. April 13,
1 pm at Cambie & West Broadway and on Good Friday, April 22, Way of the Cross, beginning 12:30 pm at Lutheran Urban Ministry, 360 Jackson Avenue. For information call 604-685-9987.

“BUILDING OUR FUTURE” at St. Francis de Sales Hall, 6610 Balmoral Street, Burnaby:
Bobs & LoLo Children’s Concert on April 16 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. This is the kick off for the official fundraising campaign “Building Our Future” to build a modular building to house preschool and a before and after school care facility. Tickets @ $ 20. More information: call 604-434-1328 or email office@sfds.ca.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION: Sometimes in the busyness of our daily lives, we can mistakenly think that our gifts are of our own doing, forgetting the true source of all of our gifts. The same Spirit that raised Lazarus from the dead dwells in us. What a gift! It is this same Spirit that decides which gifts to give each of us (1 Cor. 12:11). Good stewards acknowledge God as the one true source of all their gifts. They share their gifts in the renewal of society and the building up of God’s Kingdom.

FUNDRAISING DINNER FOR REFUGEE FUND:
Tickets will be going on sale after all masses this weekend and the next weekend for the dinner on Saturday, April 9th. Tickets: $15 adults, $ 10 children 6-12. Everyone is welcome. NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR.

HELP FOR JAPAN – CCODP is forwarding donations from the Canadian public to Caritas Japan for its reconstruction programs. To donate visit www.rcav.org/japan.

A DAY OF CONVERSATION ON RELIGIOUS LIFE: A conversation on the call to religious life.
April 2, 9 am to 4 pm at the Immaculate Heart Early Childhood Education Centre, 789 Alderson Avenue, Coquitlam. Lunch provided. Reg./Info: Sister Marie-vie: mariavie2000@yahoo.com,
604-871-9371, Sister Veronica: sihm@telus.net. 604-936-3455.

ST. MARK’S COLLEGE is offering a one-day course with Archbishop J. Michal Miller, “A New Mission for a New Millennium”. April 9, 9 am to 4 pm at St. Mark’s College, 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver.
To register: continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca. 604-822-4463.

March 27, 2011 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
ST. PETER’S CONFERENCE
TWELVE MONTHS REPORT ON ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR 2010 COMPARED TO THE YEAR 2009
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Year 2010 Year2009
Donations Received:
Church monthly donations 20,698.00 21,790.00
Knights of Columbus 500.00 1,250.00
CWL 1,000.00 1,200.00
Telus – 200.00
Others 502.00 488.00
Total Donations received: 22,700.00 24,928.00
Purchase of Food Vouchers & Expenses:
Safeway 4,050.00 –
Denny’s Food Market 11,100.00 11,855.00
St. Barnabas Church to support lunch program 1,500.00 1,500.00
Holy Trinity Cathedral to support breakfast program 720.00 720.00
St. Peter’s Social Committee to support the lunch 1,535.00 1,702.00
Sister Noreen to support her assistance to needy people – 600.00
Various supports paid in cash 665.00 2,037.00
Christmas Hampers 3,911.00 3,822.00
Administrative Expenses:
Bank Charges 20.00 11.00
Telephone 418.00 403.00
Postage – 13.00
Miscellaneous 356.00 91.00
Total Expenses 24,275.00 22,754.00
Net Loss (1,575.00) Net Surplus 2,174.00
Our work consists primarily in providing families and individuals with food vouchers which are delivered to the people’s home by the Society members. Queens Park Extended Care facilities are visited by two other members. Another member is active with St. Peter’s Social Justice Committee, who are preparing Salvation Army lunches for the poor. 103 Christmas hampers were delivered (100 hampers in 2009). In addition St. Vincent de Paul supports other churches with their lunches and breakfast programs. There were 36 volunteers who helped us with the preparation and the delivery of the Christmas hampers. There were also 6 helpers from Luke 15 society.
Active members are: Paul Levy, Jan Potter, John Simmer. Terry Jurick, Corrie Heijke and Patrick Lobo.

FUNDRAISING DINNER FOR REFUGEE FUND:
Tickets will be going on sale after all masses this weekend and the next 2 weekends for the dinner on Saturday, April 9th. Tickets: $15 adults, $ 10 children 6-12. Dinner will be chicken cacciatore, with tomato and mushroom sauce, pasta, garden salad, and dessert. Dinner at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.
There will also be a silent auction, door prizes, grab bags and 50/50 draw. Everyone is welcome.
NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR.

REMINDER: PREP will be held during Spring Break – Wednesday, March 23.

PARISHIONERS taking part in the various ministries and coffee Sunday hosts and hostesses, if you are unable to keep your scheduled date, please find a replacement.
If you want your name taken off the ministry list contact the parish office.

CANADIAN CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE is forwarding donations from the Canadian public to Caritas Japan for its reconstruction programs. To donate visit www.rcav.org/japan.
RETREAT WITH REMI DE ROO: Bishop emeritus Remi De Roo will be giving St. Ignatius of Antioch parish a retreat from March 21 to 25 from 7 pm to 9 pm at St. Mark’s College Chapel, 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver. The theme of his retreat will be “Lent: A Journey to Easter and Pentecost”. All are welcome. Advance registration: Thu Nguyen at 604-822-4463 or stignatius@rcav.bc.ca.

LECTURE BY DR. JOHN J. STAPLETON: Canadian Catholic Higher Education and the New Evangelization – a lecture by Dr. John J. Stapleton is presented by the Archdiocese of Vancouver in partnership with St. Mark‟s College and Corpus Christi College. Dr. John J. Stapleton is the Principal and President of the Catholic Colleges in Vancouver. March 23, 7:30 to 9 pm at Vancouver College’s Kucher Centre for Performing Arts, 5400 Cartier Street. Contact: Florence 604-822-6862×119 or e-mail: fchan@corpuschrist.ca.

A DAY OF CONVERSATION ON RELIGIOUS LIFE: A conversation on the call to religious life, prayer, community life, mission and ministry will take place on April 2, 9 am to 4 pm at the Immaculate Heart Early Childhood Education Centre, 789 Alderson Avenue, Coquitlam. Lunch provided. Donations gratefully accepted. To register or for more information: Sister Marie-vie: mariavie2000@yahoo.com; 604-871-9371; Sister Veronica: sihm@telus.net; 604-936-3455.

LENTEN RETREAT: A Lenten Retreat with Sister Cecilia Hudec. What helps us to see that the mountain is still worth climbing even when pain and suffering and the seemingly unattainable is before us? These questions will be explored during this retreat to be held on April 2, 9:30 to 4 pm at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre, 3690 – 152 Street, Surrey. Cost $68 includes lunch. To register or for more information: call 1-250-380-9786; e-mail earthliteracies@shaw.ca.

ST. MARK’S COLLEGE is offering a one-day course with Archbishop J. Michael Miller, “A New Mission for a New Millennium”. April 9, 9 am to 4 pm at St. Mark’s College, 5935 Iona Drive, Vancouver.
To register: continuinged@stmarkscollege.ca; 604-822-4463.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION: Today we remember the Transfiguration. In today‟s Gospel, Peter says to Jesus that, „it is good for us to be here”. Do you ever wonder why there were not more disciples on the mountain that day? Could it be that they were too busy! Stewardship means that we are accountable for the use of all our gifts, including the gift of each day, our time. Once we spend our time we cannot get it back. How do you steward your time? Peter, James and John took the time to be with Jesus and were rewarded. It was good for them to be there!

Please keep in your prayers: Janine Lebastard who passed away on Thursday, March 10 and Kenneth Diewold (brother of Lucille Bickel) who passed away on Saturday, March 12.
May their families find comfort and peace at this time of loss.

FUNDRAISING DINNER FOR REFUGEE FUND:
Tickets will be going on sale next weekend Saturday/Sunday March 19/20th after all masses for the dinner on Saturday, April 9th. Tickets: $ 15 adults, $ 10 children 6-12. Dinner will be chicken cacciatore with tomato and mushroom sauce, pasta, green salad, and dessert. There will also be a silent auction, door prizes and 50/50 draw. Everyone is welcome.

St. Joseph’s Society Collection – March 13th:
At present the diocese has 17 priests on full retirement, 13 on partial retirement (still working or semi retired) and 1 on sick benefits for total benefits of over $314,000. With 30 receiving benefits, the Society needs all the help it can get. The amount this collection brings in often determines whether the savings go up or down in any given year. With interest rates being low, that important source of income is greatly reduced.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED FOR THE 9:00 AM MASS: There is a real shortage of altar servers’ for the
9:00 am Sunday mass. If you can serve at this Mass, or can switch from one of the other Masses in order to serve at the 9:00 am Mass, it would be much appreciated. Please contact the Parish Office or Marisa Brown at 604-523-0573 if you can help out by serving at this Mass.

Please keep in your prayers: Mary Jane (Babs) McConville who passed away on Wednesday, March 9.
Prayers – Monday, March 14 at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass – Tuesday, March 15 @ noon.
May her family find comfort and peace at this time of loss.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Saturday, April 9th after the 5 pm Mass we will be having a fundraising dinner for our refugee family (who will be coming soon). More info to come.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED FOR THE 9:00 AM MASS: There is a real shortage of altar servers’ for the 9:00 am Sunday mass. If you can serve at this Mass, or can switch from one of the other Masses in order to serve at the 9:00 am Mass, it would be much appreciated. Please contact the Parish Office or Marisa Brown at 604-523-0573 if you can help out by serving at this Mass.

ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, LENT BEGINS.
Mass Times: 12:00 Noon & 7:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday in Lent after the Noon Mass. Lent is a preparation of Easter, a time of conversion, growth, repentance, almsgiving and prayer. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstaining from meat for all adults. Lent is the final period of preparation for catechumens and candidates who will receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. We are all called to repentance and renewal in which we can celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation.

SIMPLICITY AND PRAYER IN LENT: An evening of reflection, an opportunity to reflect on the season and its meaning by Fr. Craig Scott, on March 7 – 6 p.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam. Cost: $15 per person, light supper included. Online registration: www.rcav.org/ore. Click on Twilight Retreats; Fax: 604-689-5673.

FREEDOM – RECONCILIATION EVENT FOR YOUTH: Make plans to join us for Freedom, the original reconciliation event for youth and young adults offered by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. It will be on Friday, March 11, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish, 20676 Fraser Hwy, Langley. Open to high school teens and young adults, all participants will experience first-hand the healing power of Christ through music, prayer, testimonies and teachings, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For more info, visit www.oyyam.com.

EXPLORE THE RICH SUNDAY SCRIPTURES: A Retreat Day: Dive into Lent by exploring the rich Sunday scriptures of Year A Liturgical Cycle with Sr. Monica on March 12, 9:30 to 4 p.m. at the Cenacle, 5989 Mackenzie Street. Reservations, call 604-266-1611.

MARCH 6, 2011 – 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Our Lord gives us two distinct commands today. We must listen and we must act. We listen when we participate in Mass. We act when we participate in the ministry of the parish. We need to do both for a strong foundation. Participating more fully in the liturgy and life of the parish may require some changes on our part. We may have to move away from our current lifestyle so that we can move closer to God.

PRE – LENT PROGRAM – On Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 to 9:00 pm our parish will be having evening of prayer, followed by a presentation, discussion and refreshment. The theme for this session is “Stations of the Cross as a form of Pilgrimage”.

YOUNG-AT-HEART SPECIAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY TEA: The Young-At-Heart will be having a Special St. Patrick’s Day Tea on Thursday, March 3rd after the Noon Mass. Tickets: $ 5.00 each will be sold after the 9 am and 11 am Masses. Don’t forget to wear GREEN.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Knights of Columbus will be serving a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast next weekend March 6, after the 9 and 11 am masses.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: We will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the sick on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6. All adults and children whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age may receive this sacrament.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Every parish in the Archdiocese of Vancouver is assigned three days during the year for Eucharistic Adoration. We are having it on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Thursday, March 3: 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Friday, March 4: 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 5: 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

There are sign-up sheets at the back of the Church to assure that someone will be in the Church during these times.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Saturday, April 9th after the 5 pm Mass we will be having a fundraising dinner for our refugee family (who will be coming soon). More info to come.

CHURCH RENOVATIONS: We would like to thank the following for their hard work to make the church look beautiful.

CHURCH RENOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Ed De Marchi (Chairperson), Angela Levy, Deirdre Lane, Fred Hoffer, Bill Conolly, Sloane Drennan, Paula Marie Manuel, Wally Licas and Corina Meisl. A special Thank You to Rod Giddens and his many volunteers and Margarete Bradley. Thank You to the CWL for their generous contribution of $ 5000.00 towards the Church Renovations.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED FOR THE 9:00 AM MASS: There is a real shortage of altar servers’ for the 9:00 am Sunday mass. If you can serve at this Mass, or can switch from one of the other Masses in order to serve at the 9:00 am Mass, it would be much appreciated. Please contact the Parish Office or Marisa Brown at 604-523-0573 if you can help out by serving at this Mass.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2011 – How Many Loaves Have You? Written by the women of Chile. World Day of Prayer will be held at St. Aidan’s Presbyterian Church, 1320 7th Avenue (at 14th Street), New Westminster. Friday, March 4 @ 1:30 pm. For information contact 604-522-7581. Please join us.

PRO-LIFE MASS & VIGIL: Peaceful, prayerful vigil for unborn children and their parents. Archbishop Michael Miller, CSB will celebrate Mass at St. Patrick’s Parish, 2881 Main Street Vancouver on March 5, 9 am, followed by Vigil at Women’s Hospital.